Halloween

 Halloween is loosing its steam.  My boys are growing up and they care less and less about the traditions we have celebrated as a family over the years.  It is a part of growing up and it is hard for me.  I want my kids to enjoy spending time with me, but I think, more and more, this means I have to meet them where they are not where I am.  We went to the ward trunk or treat and had some fun.  Nolen dressed up as a box and Edward dressed up as an army guy.  Stephen handed out candy on Halloween and I walked part of the neighborhood with Nolen and Pearl.  It was a great night.  I will miss these days.  People tell you that as your kids get older you will feel deep sadness but it is hard to comprehend when you are in the thick of raising your kids.  I knew the time would go quick but I wasn't prepared for how sad I would feel as they grow up and move on.

 

Halloween

 I can't even describe how terribly sad I feel.  It is like I am living in mud.  I am trying to get things done but it take a lot more motivation to even get myself to do anything.  I am the executor of my mom's will so there are a lot of little tasks I have to complete in order to close up her estate.  I feel like I have made some progress but there is still a lot more to do.  AND every time I think I have it done, something else pops right back up.  

So I did finally decorate for Halloween and figure out what we would dress up as for the holiday. I didn't do a fun trunk for trunk or treat like I normally do but I did at least make it to the dinner!  Stephen had to work both nights so he wasn't able to celebrate with us.  My dad did come to the trunk or treat to eat chili but then he want home.  He also just sat outside handing out candy to 300 kids on Halloween so we didn't see him then.  All in all it was a fine holiday.  

Halloween

 Halloween this year was EPIC! We had such a fun time dressing up and hanging out with family.  We worked hard on our trunk or treat idea and I didn't take a single photo of our epic trunk.  Stephen and I dressed up as Eric and Ariel from The Little Mermaid while the boys dressed as a tank and a demon.  For our trunk or treat game we had a penny dropped in water into a cup.  It was actually super easy and most kids got a full size candy bar.  Stephen helped so much and made the night amazing.  

 

For Halloween we headed over to Craig and Blair's house and had dinner then helped hand out candy.  Edward wasn't feeling well, so he stayed home and handed out candy at home.  Nolen trick or treated Craig and Blair's neighborhood and came away with a ton of candy.  I love Halloween and dressing up.  I am so grateful my kids still love celebrating with me!